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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Bayadere Newport Beach
Bayadere Newport Beach
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Luxury Modern Comfort
Luxury Modern Comfort
Instyle InteriorsInstyle Interiors
white shaker style inset cabinets
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Hidden Hills, CA. Major Remodel
Hidden Hills, CA. Major Remodel
Dennis Thompson ArchitectDennis Thompson Architect
Contractor: Schaub Construction Interior Designer: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Photographer: Lepere Studio
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink. Versailles pattern tile floor, open shelves.
Glass House with Pool Views
Glass House with Pool Views
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of an expansive utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and metro tiled splashback.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls, black splashback, marble splashback and feature lighting.
IKEA Ringhult white with yellow accents
IKEA Ringhult white with yellow accents
Love Of Function space planning and designLove Of Function space planning and design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback and grey floors.
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This modern laundry has a chic, retro vibe with black and white geometric backsplash beautifully contrasting the rich, black cabinetry, and bright, white quartz countertops. A washer-dryer set sits on the left of the single-wall laundry room, enclosed under a countertop perfect for sorting and folding laundry. A brass closet rod offers additional drying space above the sink, while the right side offers additional storage and versatile drying options. Truly a refreshing, practical, and inviting space!
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Down the hall, storage was key in designing this lively laundry room. Custom wall cabinets, shelves, and quartz countertop were great storage options that allowed plentiful organization when folding, placing, or storing laundry. Fun, cheerful, patterned floor tile and full wall glass backsplash make a statement all on its own and makes washing not such a bore. . Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Kindred Interior StudiosKindred Interior Studios
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
#Modern Ocean Splash
#Modern Ocean Splash
Angie Keyes CKBDAngie Keyes CKBD
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Glass House with Pool Views
Glass House with Pool Views
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Inspiration for an expansive utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, black splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Down the hall, storage was key in designing this lively laundry room. Custom wall cabinets, shelves, and quartz countertop were great storage options that allowed plentiful organization when folding, placing, or storing laundry. Fun, cheerful, patterned floor tile and full wall glass backsplash make a statement all on its own and makes washing not such a bore. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf
Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf
Atlas Cabinets & DesignAtlas Cabinets & Design
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This modern laundry has a chic, retro vibe with black and white geometric backsplash beautifully contrasting the rich, black cabinetry, and bright, white quartz countertops. A washer-dryer set sits on the left of the single-wall laundry room, enclosed under a countertop perfect for sorting and folding laundry. A brass closet rod offers additional drying space above the sink, while the right side offers additional storage and versatile drying options. Truly a refreshing, practical, and inviting space!
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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